y|GEN COUNCIL
Who We Are
The Building Industry Association’s y|GEN is an organization focused on fostering the professional growth and enhancing the cohesiveness of the young professionals in the San Diego home building industry, with the goal of encouraging its members to become active and remain engaged in the BIA, and its leadership opportunities throughout their careers.
y|GEN Events
All y|GEN events are free to y|GEN members and include drink and think education events, building tours, mentor program, and happy hours.
July 19, 2022 – Building Tour @ Horton Plaza
September 29, 2022 – Building Tour @ 3 Roots
November 16, 2022 – End of the Year and Mentor Appreciation Party @ Embolden Beer Company
Check out some of the great photos from the events!
y|GEN Board Meeting Dates
Meetings begin at 8:30 a.m. at the BIA office on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Please contact Elena Mineo with any questions.
y|GEN Board Members
| Melissa Stern (Chair) | C&S Companies |
| Jason Santos (Vice Chair) | Pasco Laret Suiter & Associates |
| Scott Walsh (Secretary/ Treasurer) | Sudberry Properties |
| Victor Avina | Falcon Strategies |
| Alex Baracchini | Ryan Companies |
| Mia Bianchi | JLL |
| Emilie Colwell | T & B Planning |
| Alek Diachenko | Streamline Development Group |
| Stephan Gaspar | KirE Builders |
| Brett Geyer | J Geyer Plumbing |
| Davis Newton | H.G. Fenton Company |
| Roselei Redrick | J. Whalen Associates |
| John Shokohi | Stormwater Pros |
| Jeff Smith | Lennar |
| Ryley Webb | H.G. Fenton Company |
y|GEN Board Members at Large
| Juan Carlos Berrelleza | Stevens Cresto Engineers |
| John Deggelman | KB Home |
| Tyler Martin | Lennar |
| Amanda Seckendorf | The Land Stewards |
| Zac Torres | FNTG Builder Services |
| Seth Voiron | Design Appruv |
| Hannah Wong | Rick Engineering |
y|GEN Student Membership
y|GEN is pleased to announce FREE memberships for local students! Any current college student in the San Diego area is welcome to join our y|GEN group and attend all y|GEN events at no cost. This will also allow you to participate in the mentorship program and be paired with a seasoned industry professional. To sign up please complete the form below and return to Elena Mineo.
Mentor Program
Take your next step in the industry and sign up for our Mid-Year Mentor Program! The y|GEN Mentor Program fosters professional growth by targeting the individual needs of mentees to develop their careers to the fullest potential. Our program gives young leaders in our industry the opportunity to be paired with and learn from a seasoned industry professional. If you have any questions please contact Elena Mineo.
